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Anonymous

Feb 10, 2025

Cost To Remove Dogs Stitches?

My dog was bitten by a pit bull and required surgery, which cost me $2,248. I am now scheduled to return to the veterinarian in seven days to have the stitches removed. Can anyone share their experiences or provide information on the typical charges for stitch removal?

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It’s usually free (since your dog had surgery there)

The visit is considered a recheck there should be no charge.

I have never had a vet charge for removing stitches when I have had them do it.

That being said I take my animals stitches out myself if there is no other reason for the vet to see the animal. It is quite easy.

Since you can’t afford the stitch removal do it yourself. Stiches can generally come out in 10-14 after surgery. Snip & clip the knot, then gently pull with a pair of tweezers. Usa a very small sewing scissors or something like that. Make sure you and dog are relax, jerking kicking & screaming could lead to another cut from the scissors. Have some one help you restrain the dog. Most Vet’s want you to come back to check the would for infection, improper healing and such. Removing stitches is small beans. Yes they need to come out-would you leave stitches in yourself?

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Anonymous

Jan 07, 2025

the cost is usually included with surgery best to call the vet and ask

They don’t charge for removing stitches. That is part of what you have already paid for.

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Anonymous

Jan 02, 2025

Normally covered as aftercare.

God you must feel very bitter paying that amount of money when your dog was attacked by another dog.

So very sorry and hope he is ok.

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Anonymous

Feb 22, 2025

it should be free…it is a follow up check don’t take the stitches out yourself..you need the vet to check and make sure everything is healing right..

id ask the vet. you have probably already paid for it as part of the surgery.

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Anonymous

Jan 21, 2025

This is considered as a followup or after care. I don’t think …at least in my experience, ever had to pay for this service.

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